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Malak Al Tawouk in Lebanon achieves FSSC 22000 certification by SGS

May 18, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Malak Al Tawouk, a leading quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand from Lebanon, has been successfully certified against FSSC 22000 Version 6 by SGS. This milestone demonstrates the company's unwavering commitment to food safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across its supply chain.

About Malak Al Tawouk

Founded in Lebanon, Malak Al Tawouk has become a household name across the GCC, Canada, and France, renowned for its dedication to quality, safety, and customer service. With a strong emphasis on food safety and customer satisfaction, the brand has expanded its reach globally while maintaining the essence of its Lebanese heritage. Its centralized operations reflect a proactive approach to delivering safe, high-quality meals and products to customers and partners worldwide.

Malak Al Tawouk achieves FSSC 22000 certification with SGS Lebanon

Certification Scope

The FSSC 22000 certification granted to Malak Al Tawouk covers the following operations:

  • Processing, cutting, and portioning of ready-to-cook poultry meat products
  • Production of ready-to-eat turkey and cheese slices
  • Production of ready-to-eat chilled sauces, salads, and dips
  • Storage and distribution of ambient food items

This scope reflects the company’s comprehensive approach to managing food safety risks while delivering ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook products across a diverse range of categories.

Why FSSC 22000?

Malak Al Tawouk chose to pursue FSSC 22000 certification to align its operations with international best practices, build trust with clients and partners, and reinforce its long-standing commitment to continuous improvement and food safety management.

About FSSC 22000

FSSC 22000 is a GFSI-benchmarked certification scheme built on ISO 22000 and industry-specific prerequisite programs (PRPs). It enables organizations to demonstrate robust food safety systems and ensures effective risk management, regulatory compliance, and consumer protection.

Benefits of Certification for Malak Al Tawouk

  • Strengthened Food Safety Management: A systematic framework that aligns operations with global food safety standards.
  • Enhanced Operational Maturity: The audit process helped the team identify areas of strength and key opportunities for improvement.
  • Increased Brand Trust: Certification provides assurance to customers and partners that Malak Al Tawouk is committed to delivering safe, high-quality food products.
  • Support for Global Expansion: With international recognition, the certification supports the brand’s strategic growth in new markets. 
Quality isn’t just a goal; it’s our standard. The SGS audit gave us a deeper understanding of our operational maturity and highlighted areas for enhancement.

Jessica Bitar, Quality Assurance Manager, Malak Al Tawouk

Jessica Bitar of MALAK
Congratulations to the team at Malak Al Tawouk. This achievement reflects strong leadership engagement, the commitment of employees at all levels, and a well-defined focus on quality and safety.

Nazih Mawlawi, Business Unit Manager, SGS Lebanon

Nazih Mawlawi

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Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

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